Rappers Rally After Riot, Pedestrian Hit, Boutiques Close, E. River Park Continuity

  • Supporters of the five clubgoers arrested at a hiphop show on Orchard Street protest their treatment by police, while their lawyer says it was the amateur filming that angered officers, not problems at the concert. (DNAinfo, NewsOne)
  • A pedestrian hit by a van on East Houston yesterday evening is in serious condition. (DNAinfo)
  • Two more LES boutiques call it quits. (Racked)
  • Moves by Con Ed and the U.N. will help fill in the gaps in East River State Park uptown. (Crain’s)